This Sprawling Estate is Divided into Different Volumes
Vasiliki Marapas — January 30, 2015 — Art & Design
References: kzarchitecture & contemporist
Miami-based architecture firm KZ Architecture designed 'Ballantrae Court,' a sprawling estate located within a golf community in South Florida.
The architects explain that their biggest challenge was conceiving of such a large program given the limitations of the site. They solved this dilemma by dividing the home into a series of interconnected volumes that not only communicate between themselves, but also have a relationship with the surrounding landscape, creating "intimate connections between the golf course and the living spaces."
The home manages to service the client's wish for a modern aesthetic whilst adhering to the community's demands, such as the requirement that there be sloped roofs. The main volume features a gabled roof at the required slope, as well as four shed roof legs at the negotiated lesser slope.
The architects explain that their biggest challenge was conceiving of such a large program given the limitations of the site. They solved this dilemma by dividing the home into a series of interconnected volumes that not only communicate between themselves, but also have a relationship with the surrounding landscape, creating "intimate connections between the golf course and the living spaces."
The home manages to service the client's wish for a modern aesthetic whilst adhering to the community's demands, such as the requirement that there be sloped roofs. The main volume features a gabled roof at the required slope, as well as four shed roof legs at the negotiated lesser slope.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Volumes - Creating intimate connections between different spaces within a property through interconnected volumes.
2. Landscape Integration - Designing homes with a relationship to the surrounding landscape, fostering a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
3. Modern Aesthetic with Constraints - Balancing the client's desire for a modern aesthetic with existing community demands or restrictions.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovating designs for large properties by exploring interconnected volumes and integrating them with the surrounding landscape.
2. Real Estate - Developing properties that prioritize landscape integration and offer intimate connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.
3. Construction - Finding innovative solutions to meet client demands for a modern aesthetic while adhering to local regulations and construction requirements.
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